Is this not that popular on japan????

I dont think so. At least the Anime won’t. It’s not about the story, it’s more because the overusing cgi.
Just think about the monsters, when he falls down to hell.

Both of them had downgrades back then. Think about Swordsmith Village Arc. A the rating or the shitstorm about chainsaw man. It can be successful, but it doesn’t mean that it’s good.
Ppl who really watch anime, with a minimum amount of passion can’t unsee the lack of effort and overuse of cgi.

Now you’re trippin my brother… let’s be real! Who can you say, that solo leveling is garbage???
If you talk about the story:
- DS garbage
- CSM mid
- SL garbage

But if we talk anime, live visuals and enjoying the fights and getting hyped:
- there’s not even a comparison between these two we talked about previously. SL ist top notch here.

Why so upset? Let’s discuss it like adults… if you are. Maybe you’re not, but in this case you need permission from your parents to be here anyways.

Let me ask you a few questions. Maybe I’m learning something new:
- what’s so new about the story DS is telling us?
- Is the animation from DS and CSM really better than SL? And be honest pls. It’s only about the visuals…
- Is Gachiakuta anywhere near the Anime’s were brought up in this discussion? And don’t get me wrong, I’m enjoying watching all of these, but we need a least amount of honesty here.

I’m a Turk from Germany. Get my ethnicity right boy.
You’re simply bias, that explains a lot in this conversation.
The numbers speaking for itself. You’re picking one specific moment from an anime an bring it into the conversation. All fights in SL were top tier.
And yes animation matters the most when we talk about anime’s. The definition or meaning of the word anime tells you all you need to know about.
If we’re talking about the mangas, story matters the most.

Although I enjoy watching gachiakuta. I love the writing, the unique animation and drawing style.
I doesn’t matter to me, if it gets that popular. I have excess to the anime and looking forward to watch everything that games out.

Nevermind I’m done writing with you. It’s meaningless.
I was open to change my Mind, but you’re a bit sour an your Arguments sucks 🙂‍↕️

Write it down. Maybe you learn something.

You talk like your opinion is the objective truth, but that’s exactly what makes you biased.

1. Animation isn’t “surface level”:
We’re talking about an audiovisual medium. Animation, direction, and sakuga quality matter — especially in action anime. Studios like Ufotable (Fate, Demon Slayer) or MAPPA (JJK, AoT) aren’t praised because of “plot only” — they set industry standards precisely through their visuals. If you dismiss that as “simplistic,” you’re missing what makes anime stand out as a medium.

2. Berserk 2016 is a terrible example:
Of course the story is butchered, but the CGI disaster was the main reason it got trashed. Berserk ’97 is still loved even though it didn’t cover as much, because it nailed atmosphere and presentation. Bad animation absolutely can kill a good story.

3. Solo Leveling isn’t just “turn your brain off fights”:
Reducing SL to brainless action just shows you haven’t actually understood it. Sung Jin-Woo’s growth — from weakest hunter to Monarch — is the perfect power fantasy mixed with real character development. Add the Hunter system, dungeon politics, Rulers vs. Monarchs lore… it’s not just flashy fights, it’s a full package.

4. Popularity and numbers don’t lie:
SL exploded worldwide. It topped Crunchyroll, hit Japanese streaming charts, and its webtoon was one of the most-read globally. If Japan hasn’t embraced it to JJK/KnY levels yet, that’s more about medium transition (manhwa → anime). But the viewership, merch, and hype are undeniable.

5. Your logic contradicts itself:
You say an anime needs plot + characters + animation to succeed. Guess what? That’s exactly what Solo Leveling delivers — plus insane fight choreography on top. That’s why it’s not “slop action,” it’s literally proof that manhwa adaptations can rival the biggest shounen hits.

if you think SL is only about “turning your brain off,” you didn’t read it, didn’t watch it properly, or just don’t get why it’s blowing up everywhere.

You keep repeating yourself but none of your arguments really hold up. Let me break this down:

1. “Analyzing only the animation is surface level.”
Nobody said anime is only about animation. But pretending animation is just a side dish when it’s literally half of the medium is just dishonest. You wouldn’t call cinematography in film “surface level” — it’s fundamental to how the story is told. Same for anime. If visuals didn’t matter, people would just read the light novel or manhwa.

2. “One Piece was successful despite bad animation.”
Terrible example. One Piece survived because of its decades-long manga foundation and cultural presence in Japan. Fans forgive weak animation because they’re already invested. SL, on the other hand, didn’t have a 20-year legacy — it had to win people over immediately. And it did, because the animation was paired with a gripping premise and solid adaptation.

3. “SL has nothing engaging besides fights.”
That’s just lazy. Sung Jin-Woo’s progression from the weakest hunter to Monarch isn’t just about hype — it’s a character arc with real stakes, family ties, betrayal, loyalty, and sacrifice. The supporting cast (Cha Hae-In, Go Gun-Hee, even the Ant King arc) are plenty memorable to those who actually paid attention. Dismissing it as “mid” just means you didn’t bother engaging with it.

4. “Popularity ≠ quality.”
True — but consistency of hype does tell you something. Shows like JJK, Demon Slayer, and now SL didn’t blow up just because of flashy fights. They sustain global interest because they deliver on multiple fronts. If SL were really “empty hype,” it would’ve fizzled out after two weeks. Instead, it dominated streaming charts and fan discussions week after week.

5. “It’s just action slop.”
That’s projection. If you can’t see beyond the fights, that’s on you. For millions of fans worldwide, SL is the perfect mix of hype animation, engaging lore, and a power fantasy done right. You don’t have to love it, but pretending it’s objectively trash is just cope.

Anyway, let’s wrap this up — it’s past midnight here in Germany. Was fun debating with you, though.